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Uninsured rate for young children at highest level in nearly a decade, Arkansas among the worst
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (649+ words) The share of young children in the U. S. under age 6 who were uninsured increased 23% between 2022 and 2024, according to a new report from Georgetown University's Center for Children and Families. The report released on Monday found that 220, 000 additional babies, toddlers and preschoolers…...
Medicare Advantage perk goes unused to the tune of $5 billion
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (396+ words) With consumer prices continuing to rise, many older adults are searching for simple ways to save on everyday essentials. Yet an estimated $5 billion in over-the-counter (OTC) allowances available to Medicare Advantage members go unused each year - roughly 70% percent of benefits…...
Health insurance for many Arkansans will be affordable in 2026 after all " if you shop around
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (961+ words) If you buy health insurance on the individual marketplace in Arkansas and you're staring down a huge cost increase in 2026, here's the thing to remember: shop before you drop. Don't drop coverage without talking to an insurance agent or broker…...
Share of Arkansas kids with no health insurance is rising, report shows
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (537+ words) Bipartisan efforts to make sure children get check-ups, dental cleanings, vaccines and other health care regardless of their income bracket have long been a point of pride in Arkansas, and rightly so." That significant progress is now being lost, according…...
Sarah Sanders bemoans health insurance rate hikes fueled by Republican policy
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (982+ words) If you buy your own health insurance in Arkansas, expect to start paying more in a few months " a lot more " thanks to Republicans in Congress and President Donald Trump. Rates for individual plans are set to rise by an…...